Composer

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Hans Zimmer

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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2001

'Hannibal' is a soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer for the 2001 film of the same name. The film was directed by Ridley Scott and starred Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, and Gary Oldman. The soundtrack was released on February 6, 2001, by Decca Records. The soundtrack consists of 16 tracks and has a runtime of 57 minutes. The first track, "Dear Clarice," sets the tone for the rest of the soundtrack with its haunting melody and use of strings. The second track, "Aria da Capo," is a beautiful piece that features a solo cello and piano. The third track, "The Capponi Library," is a tense and suspenseful piece that uses percussion and strings to create a sense of unease. The fourth track, "Gourmet Valse Tartare," is a playful and whimsical piece that uses a waltz rhythm and a variety of instruments to create a sense of fun and excitement. The fifth track, "Avarice," is a dark and brooding piece that uses low strings and brass to create a sense of danger and foreboding. The sixth track, "For a Small Stipend," is a fast-paced and energetic piece that uses percussion and brass to create a sense of urgency and excitement. The seventh track, "Firenze Di Notte," is a beautiful and romantic piece that features a solo violin and piano. The eighth track, "Virtue," is a slow and mournful piece that uses strings and piano to create a sense of sadness and loss. The ninth track, "Let My Home Be My Gallows," is a tense and suspenseful piece that uses percussion and strings to create a sense of danger and impending doom. The tenth track, "The Burning Heart," is a fast-paced and intense piece that uses percussion and brass to create a sense of urgency and danger. The eleventh track, "To Every Captive Soul," is a slow and mournful piece that uses strings and piano to create a sense of sadness and loss. The twelfth track, "Vide Cor Meum," is a beautiful and haunting piece that features a solo soprano and orchestra. The thirteenth track, "The Bestiality of Hannibal Lecter," is a dark and brooding piece that uses low strings and brass to create a sense of danger and foreboding. The fourteenth track, "Avarice Reprise," is a fast-paced and energetic piece that uses percussion and brass to create a sense of urgency and excitement. The fifteenth track, "Gourmet Valse Tartare Reprise," is a playful and whimsical piece that uses a waltz rhythm and a variety of instruments to create a sense of fun and excitement. The final track, "Let My Home Be My Gallows Reprise," is a tense and suspenseful piece that uses percussion and strings to create a sense of danger and impending doom. Overall, the 'Hannibal' soundtrack is a masterful work of art that perfectly captures the mood and tone of the film. Hans Zimmer's use of strings, percussion, and brass creates a sense of tension, danger, and excitement that perfectly complements the film's themes of obsession, revenge, and madness.

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